Reported on: 2006-07-30
In chapter 8. Advanced concepts on page 408:
In section 8.3.1, the $MIRROR variable set in the example is incomplete: it lacks the path to the /debian directory. The assignment should read:
# MIRROR=http://ftp.debian.org/debian
Regardless, you should still use apt-spy to determine a closer mirror!
Abhijeet Chavan, Urban Insight, Inc.: I liked Krafft's precise, straight-to-the-point writing style. He makes basic as well as advanced topics readable without coming across as either condescending or cryptic. The terse footnotes are useful and supplement the text with interesting tips and resources. This is a technical book for sure, without fluff or off-topic detours, and it's packed with information. Still, Krafft manages to impart a personal feel by sharing his observations and balanced opinions. He delivers frank assessments of the strengths, weaknesses and eccentricities of a Debian system. In fact, the book even includes an appendix on how to decide if Debian is the right GNU/Linux distribution for you.
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French translation released
Japanese translation released
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Default-Release setting in wrong namespace
Wrong argument to apt-cdrom
Deborphan may need to be run iteratively
MIRROR variable incomplete
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